Here is the weekly update on projects and things of note that may impact your day-to-day life, including events, getting around town, parks, construction, etc.
FACILITIES AND RECREATION
Library survey for teens collecting input on books and library programs — and prize draw
Are you a teen? Whistler Public Library wants to hear your thoughts about what you’re reading (or not reading), your interests and if you use the library in this survey. The survey includes a prize draw and runs until May 24!
Library closed for Monday, May 18 Victoria Day statutory holiday
Whistler Public Library is closed for the Monday, May 18 Victoria Day statutory holiday.
Meadow Park Sports Centre open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 18 Victoria Day statutory holiday
Meadow Park Sports Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 18 for the Victoria Day statutory holiday. These hours help us manage costs while maintaining service levels. The Sports Centre is open regular hours, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., on the long weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plan your next visit with our activity schedules.
40 Books for 40 Years
Forty years ago, on August 27, 1986, Whistler Public Library opened its doors for the first time. The library team invites you to celebrate the 40th birthday with a reading challenge: 40 Books for 40 Years. Your challenge is to read 40 books this year – any genre, fiction or non-fiction, and physical books, e-books, and audiobooks are welcome. This challenge is designed to spark curiosity, encourage trying new genres, and reconnect with reading. Learn more.
Food trucks return to Whistler’s parks from May 15
Local food trucks return to Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from May 15 through June 21 with the Park Eats program. The trucks are there 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In peak season, from June 26 through September 7, Lakeside Park, Lost Lake Park and Rainbow Park will have food trucks daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be food trucks at Whistler Olympic Plaza at some events. Find the full schedule and vendors on our website.
Pay parking returns to Rainbow, Alpha Lake, Lakeside and Wayside Parks from May 15 to September 15
Pay parking returns to Rainbow Park, Alpha Lake Park, Lakeside Park and Wayside Park from May 15 to September 15. Parking is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and costs $2.50 per hour. There is no parking charge for vehicles with valid accessible decals displayed.
Whistler Olympic Plaza lawn is closed for grass renewal
The lawn at Whistler Olympic Plaza is closed while we regrow the grass for summer. The lawn is expected to reopen in mid-June, depending on weather.
NOTIFICATIONS
Whistler’s fire danger rating has already reached high
Whistler’s fire danger rating reached high on May 4. The rating is updated daily by BC Wildfire Service.
No fires are allowed during high or extreme fire danger ratings, or when there’s a municipal or provincial fire ban. Read about restrictions to construction activity and tree services. To report a wildfire, please call 911 or 1-800-663-5555 or dial *5555 on your cell phone.
Whistler is in Water Conservation Stage 2
In-ground automatic irrigation systems can water three days a week between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., with the days determined by your address.
Edible gardens can be watered by any irrigation method any day of the week between 7 and 10 a.m., as well as 8 to 11 p.m. Trees, shrubs and flower beds can be watered manually or by hand any day of the week between 7 and 10 a.m. as well as 8 to 11 p.m.
It’s essential to conserve water both for drinking and to fight structural fires. This year we have a very low snowpack that could lead to summer drought.
Apply for a Temporary Irrigation Permit if you have new landscaping that needs more frequent watering. Read more about water conservation restrictions.
Day Lots 1 to 5 will be swept May 11 to 15
There will be sweeping in Day Lots 1 to 5 from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15. Sections of the day lots will be temporarily closed for the sweeping.
Get a head start with FireSmart – book your free assessment today
Reducing the risk of wildfire starts at home. Assessments are now open for booking for homeowners and stratas, and stratas can also coordinate property work days with the FireSmart team. Visit our website to book an assessment, plan a work day and view the chipper schedule.
Yard waste disposal opens at Nesters and Function depots
You can drop off yard waste for free at the Nesters and Function depots until November.
EVENTS
Whistler Children’s Festival: May 15 to 17
The Whistler Children’s Festival returns with workshops, performers and magic shows.
Library hosting used book sale May 16 and 17
The Friends of the Library Giant Used Book Sale is on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Library Plaza.
Prepare for wildfire season and other emergencies: May 25
Learn how to pack your grab-and-go bag, and your home emergency kit to prepare yourself and your home. The workshop is running on Monday, May 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Whistler Public Library community room. Registration is encouraged! Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up.
Need something fixed? Visit the Repair Café on May 28
Bring your broken item to the Repair Café at Whistler Public Library on Thursday, May 28 from 2 to 7 p.m.
Mark your calendar: the Whistler Summer Concert Series and summer movies start July 1
Whistler’s free outdoor Summer Concert Series returns with a stacked global lineup, where fresh finds meet familiar favourites over 13 unforgettable nights, including the Steven Page Trio with String Quartet, Ozomatli, The Trews, Dirtwire, The Washboard Union, SkiiTour, Amistat, Kim Churchill, Pete Murray, Goldie Boutilier, Galactic feat. Jelly Joseph, Trooper, Drag in the Mountains, and The Hip Abduction. Each night, Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Ambassadors welcome visitors on behalf of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and the Lil̓wat7úl Nation. Concerts take place most Thursdays and Fridays throughout July and August, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Free Outdoor Movies in the Plaza are also returning this summer, taking place on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning at 8 p.m. This summer’s lineup features a mix of timeless favourites and inspiring films, including Jurassic World, Queen of Katwe, Kicking & Screaming, The Way, and Moneyball in July. Screenings continue in August with A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood, School of Rock, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Free Solo, and McFarland, USA.
GETTING AROUND
Whistler Transit schedule
The Whistler Transit buses is on the spring, summer and fall schedule. For bus times, visit the BC Transit website.
WILDFIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT
Alta Lake Road north
We are managing vegetation in partnership with the Cheakamus Community Forest to reduce wildfire risk along the north end of Alta Lake Road. Work in unit 1 is complete. Work continues in the unit 2 and unit 5 area on the map. This work involves temporary trail closures on: Barts Dart Trail, River Runs Through It Access Trail and A River Runs Through It and Get Over It. Work also requires intermittent closures on the gravel pit access road down from Alta Lake Road, this doesn’t include the Emerald Forest section.
Please respect all signs and staff for safety reasons because there will be machinery operating and tree falling. Trails will be restored following the work. View our website to learn more.
Highway 99: next to Whistler Golf Course (west side) and near golf driving range to Alta Vista Public Works Yard (east side)
We are managing vegetation along Highway 99 on the west side of the highway near the Whistler Golf Course, and on the east side of the highway from the golf driving range to the Alta Vista Public Works Yard. This work is in the area shown on the map as TU-1D and TU-2D. The work runs until mid-June.
There will be temporary Valley Trail detours and intermittent closures in the area. Please respect all signs and staff for safety reasons because there will be machinery operating and tree falling. View our website to learn more.
CONSTRUCTION
Paving work on Glacier Lane near Glacier Ridge Employee Housing: May 11 to 15
Construction to improve the paving on Glacier Lane near the Glacier Ridge Employee Housing from the Blackcomb Gate to Glacier Drive (view map) is happening Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Glacier Drive will have single-lane alternating traffic, minor traffic delays and potential congestion. Expect construction vehicles and increased noise. Please follow signage and traffic controllers around the work zone.
Paving work on Alpine Way between McKeevers Place and Highway 99: May 19 to 22
Construction to improve the paving on Alpine Way from McKeevers Place to Highway 99 is happening from Tuesday, May 19 to Friday, May 22 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Alpine Way will have single-lane alternating traffic, minor traffic delays and potential congestion. Expect construction vehicles and increased noise. Please follow signage and traffic controllers around the work zone.
Construction on Millars Pond sewer lift station (2773 Cheakamus Way) begins May 18
Construction to upgrade part of the Millars Pond sewer lift station begins Monday, May 18 with completion scheduled for August 2026. The project upgrades the station serving 21 homes. We are using a temporary bypass to ensure uninterrupted sewer service during construction.
Residents should expect equipment noise, odor and construction vehicles on site. There will be minor road delays for vehicles and pedestrians during the work. Please follow directions from signs and traffic controllers.
Construction on 2202 Taylor Way sewer lift station repair: May 25 to 29
Construction to upgrade the sewer lift station at 2202 Taylor Way begins Monday, May 25 and is expected to be complete Friday, May 29. We are using a temporary bypass to ensure uninterrupted sewer service during construction.
Residents should expect single lane alternating traffic on Taylor Way, as well as equipment noise, odor and construction vehicles on site. There will be minor road delays for vehicles and pedestrians during the work. Please follow directions from signs and traffic controllers.
Construction on the Brio water services now begins June 1
Construction on the Brio water services and valve replacement project will now begin Monday, June 1 with construction scheduled to be complete October 2, 2026. The work will replace Brio’s water services, fire hydrants and valves over three years to improve reliability because many of these have reached the end of their service life.
Brio residents will be given 72 hours notice if the water will be temporarily shut off. Expect equipment noise, odor, construction vehicles and minor vehicle and pedestrian delays during the work. Please follow directions from signs and traffic controllers.
Construction on the water valve and fitting replacement program is scheduled for Spruce Grove Circle June 15 to July 10 and Mons Road from July 13 to 31
Construction on the Spruce Grove water valve and fitting replacement project is expected to take place in Spruce Grove Circle Monday, June 15 to Friday, July 10 and for Mons Road Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 31. Please watch for updates because the dates may change.
Spruce Grove residents will be given 72 hours notice when the water will be temporarily shut off. Expect equipment noise, construction vehicles and minor vehicle and pedestrian delays during the work. Please follow directions from signs and traffic controllers.
Meadow Park rejuvenation work is underway
Fully funded by the Province of B.C. through the Resort Municipality Initiative, this project will replace the Meadow Park playground, splash park and realign the Valley Trail. This project will also transition the ball fields into open greenspace with a fenced off-leash dog area. There will be varying closures within the parks and adjacent parking areas over the spring and summer while our crews complete this exciting project. Meadow Park playground and spray park close for construction until November 30. Discover our other great locations to play.
RCMP renovation underway
Please expect reduced parking at Municipal Hall, and increased construction activity, noise and traffic throughout this period. Construction is scheduled until October.